Going camping this summer? Whether you’re tent camping, towing a camper or sleeping under the stars, here are some tips to keep your trip poison safe.
Carbon monoxide:
- Use gas or propane stoves in well-ventilated areas
- Be sure your camper has a carbon monoxide detector
- Even campfires can produce carbon monoxide so be sure to only light one in a well-ventilated area
Food and Water:
- If you’re really roughing it and drinking water from creeks and lakes, be sure to boil or treat it before drinking to avoid harmful bacteria and parasites
- To keep food cold, keep cooler lids closed as much as possible.
- Pack beverages in their own cooler since you will likely open it more often.
- The same goes for snacks that don’t have to be kept cold – pack them with the drinks or in their own bag.
Watch out for snakes
- Choose a campsite that is least likely to attract snakes – avoid rock piles, heavily wooded areas, or areas next to water sources.
- Keep your campsite clear of places snakes could hide like wood piles, stacks of branches. Even blankets and, shoes or boots could be a tempting hiding spot.
- If you do see a snake the safest thing to do is leave it alone